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Archos 604 WiFi Competes With Zune
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Portable Audio / Video, Wireless / WiFi,
Attempting to give the Zune a run for its money, the Archos 604 WiFi offers a viable alternative to web surfing or exchanging data over the Internet. With its 4.5-inch 450 x 272 touchscreen, Windows file sharing, and a version of the Opera browser, the Archos can record up to 30 GB from any home entertainment source and holds up to 130 hours of TV, 85 movies, 15,000 tunes, or 300,000 photos. It also sports a removable battery and kickstand for tabletop viewing.
Go for the optional DVR Station accessory and you can record TV in MPEG-4 with Archo’s StationBright 4.3-inch TFT LCD or transfer photos from your digital cameras. You can also turn the Archos into a camcorder with zoom, video effects, and music. The 604 is available online now for $349.99.
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Nabaztag Makes Communication Rabbit-Friendly
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Misc. Tech, Wireless / WiFi,
Violet has designed a WiFi rabbit that can hear, speak, and even smell. With mic and speaker in his tummy, Nabaztag’s ears move, colors flash, and he also has voice recognition. Through free and subscription services, he can issue news and weather reports, alert you to new e-mail, pull RSS feeds, and play music. The little rabbit can even duplicate what the one next to it is doing. With a dimension of 9 x 5.3 x 5.3-inches, he comes with a quickstart manual and power adapter.
The Nabaztag is available for $149.99 at ThinkGeek and other retailers. Check out the demo and find out what else this rabbit can do.
Read More | Violet Home Page
Belkin Updates TuneStage II
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Accessories, Portable Audio / Video, Wireless / WiFi,
Belkin has done some redesigning and will be introducing its TuneStage II in November. The new model will turn your iPod into a wireless remote by featuring Bluetooth 2.0 technology which they claim will provide “enhanced audio quality, improved rejection of interference, and lower power consumption.” It gives you up to 7 hours of playtime for up to 30 feet, and requires no software or extra batteries. TuneStage II also functions as a charging dock for your iPod and comes with its own USB cable. Set to be released at a MSRP of $150, this is actually a $30 decrease from the original TuneStage.
Read More | TuneStage II Product Page
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Nokia Wibree Rivals Bluetooth
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Corporate News, Wireless / WiFi,
Nokia has announced the release of Wibree, its new short-range wireless technology, which they claim is up to ten times more energy-efficient than Bluetooth. They also boast that Wibree is less costly than other radio technologies and can easily integrate with Bluetooth solutions. Wibree has a 30-foot range and operates at 2.4 GHz. Because of its minuscule size, it can be used for keyboards, mice, and headsets, as well as button cell battery powered devices such as heart-rate monitors and watches. Nokia is expected to release the first of their Wibree line in mid-2007.
Read More | Wibree via Wibree Press Release
Bleeding Edge Zune Exclusive: Microsoft Zune Impressions and Demo
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Features, Microsoft, Music, Portable Audio / Video, Videocasts, Wireless / WiFi,
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Read More | The Bleeding Edge
Sprint Introduces Trio of Motorola Devices
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Smartphones, GPS, Movies, Music, Portable Audio / Video, Wireless / WiFi,
Sprint has just released its MOTOKRZR (pictured), MOTORAZR, and MOTOSLVR. Each Motorola device utilizes a high-speed EVDO network, features PAM (phone as modem), a camera, Bluetooth technology, and Telenav GPS.
Sprint TV offers more than 50 channels of live TV and and on-demand video and audio. Sprint Movies is also available as a pay-per-view service that allows you access to full length movies. Sprint Music affords you access to downloads of full-length songs. NFL Mobile gives you same-day highlights, real-time statistics, scores, and even injury reports every two seconds.
You can pre-register for your Motorola device at Sprint or wait until November when they become available. That means you can delay dealing with the inevitable price and keep on believing in Santa.
Read More | Sprint via Sprint Press Release
Sony Ericsson’s MBW-100 Bluetooth Watch Is No Toy
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Misc. Tech, Wireless / WiFi,
Dick Tracy has finally left the comics and joined reality. Sony Ericsson’s new MBW-100 Bluetooth watch shows the caller’s name or number on its OLED display beneath the watch face. If you’re too busy fighting crime to answer the phone, you simply press a key to send the caller voice mail. You can also play music and text message. Designed in cooperation with Fossil, it is available in silver and a limited edition black, and weighs 6.61 oz.
If you already have a Sony Ericsson cell phone, the watch will alert you with an out-of-range notification when the two of you are separated. The MBW-100 will be available at the end of this year for $399 (charger included) and is compatible with Sony Ericsson cell phones K610, K610i, K618, K790, K800, V630, W710, W850, Z610, and Z710.
Read More | Sony Ericsson Press Release
Logitech FreePulse Wireless Headphones Unveiled
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Accessories, Portable Audio / Video, Wireless / WiFi,
Logitech unveils the second generation of its FreePulse wireless headphones for iPod and MP3 players. Weighing in at only 2.1 ounces, Logitech makes the claim that it is more durable and flexible with its high-carbon spring steel headband. The headphones utilize its latest version of Music Anywhere technology in conjunction with Bluetooth 2.0 EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) and a 30mm neodymium driver. In addition to its range of 33 feet, the right earpiece features volume and bass boost controls and can be plugged in with its 3.5 mm headphone jack.
The headphones, with embedded rechargeable batteries, can play for about six hours with an included charging cable. FreePulse is expected in the U.S. and Europe beginning in October with a MSRP of $99.99.
Read More | FreePulse Product Page via Logitech Press Release
Miglia Unveils Skype-Friendly Dialog W300
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Accessories, Wireless / WiFi,
Miglia has just released the Dialog W300, a wireless phone that you can use for Skyping or any other IM application with voice support (such as Yahoo and MSN Messenger.) For those of you who have not yet jumped on the Skypewagon, the service allows you to talk to your other Skype and iChat buds anywhere in the world for free through your PC.
Dialog has a 20-foot range, is Mac OS X and Windows XP compatible, and features a call button and a volume control key, which can also be used for scrolling through your contact list. The Mac model contains a 3-in-1 phonebook that lists your Skype, SkypeOut and iChat AV contacts. The phone is available online at Miglia for £42.54 (~$81) and at retail stores.
Read More | Miglia Home Page
Gear Live Exclusive: Hands-on With Microsoft Zune
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Features, Microsoft, Portable Audio / Video, Videocasts, Wireless / WiFi,
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